Vasco and Atlético Mineiro lead Copa Sudamericana semi-finals heading into second legs

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Vasco and Atlético Mineiro lead Copa Sudamericana semi-finals heading into second legs
Summary

Vasco da Gama secured a 1-0 victory over Boca Juniors in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana semi-final, providing them with an advantage for the return match. Despite the win, Vasco will be without key player Andrés Gómez due to a red card. Atlético Mineiro holds a commanding 3-0 lead over Montevideo City Torque after the first leg, with goals from Reinier, Bernard, and Thiago Borbas. Montevideo City Torque, underdogs in this tie, face the tough challenge of overturning the deficit to reach their first continental final. The second legs will be crucial for all teams involved as they vie for spots in the final next month.

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  • •Vasco da Gama won 1-0 against Boca Juniors in the first leg.
  • •Vasco will miss scorer Andrés Gómez in the second leg due to suspension.
  • •Atlético Mineiro leads Montevideo City Torque 3-0 following their first match.
  • •Montevideo City Torque seeks to overturn the deficit to reach a continental final.
  • •Second leg matches will take place next month.
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By Louis Smith.The 2026 Copa Sudamericana final is almost set in stone. We head into the semi-final stage with four teams: Vasco da Gama, Atlético Mineiro, Montevideo City Torque and Boca Juniors, al...

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